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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chairman of the Legislative and Judiciary Committee, Choo Mi-ae Resigns Amid Challenges for Governor of Gyeonggi Province

Choo Mi-ae, Chairman of the National Assembly's Legislative and Judiciary Committee, announced her resignation to run for governor of Gyeonggi Province, citing the completion of judicial reform tasks as a key reason for her departure.

Mar 23 • 00:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

CAL convened to review evidence against assembly member Diana Jácome for alleged verbal aggression towards the RC

The Legislative Administration Council (CAL) in Ecuador will meet to examine evidence against assembly member Diana Jácome for alleged verbal attack during an assembly session.

Mar 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Founder of Oncomed receives Dante de Oliveira Commendation at ALMT

Dr. Cristina Guimarães Inocêncio, a clinical oncologist and director at Oncomed, received the prestigious Dante de Oliveira Commendation from the Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly for her contributions to patient care and oncology.

Mar 20 • 18:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alepa in focus: stay up to date with the highlights of the legislative power

The article discusses the recent activities of the president of the Legislative Assembly of Pará, Deputy Chicão, focusing on his efforts in infrastructure, housing, and engagement with the productive sector.

Mar 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alesp says that the opinion of deputies is inviolable when commenting on 'black face' case

The São Paulo Legislative Assembly affirmed that deputies are protected by the Constitution to express their opinions, following a controversial incident involving a state deputy painting her body black in the plenary.

Mar 19 • 20:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

MP: Mukesh Malhotra will remain Vijaypur MLA, relief from the Supreme Court

Mukesh Malhotra, Congress MLA from Vijaypur, Madhya Pradesh, received significant relief from the Supreme Court, maintaining his legislative position but with limited rights in the assembly.

Mar 19 • 07:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Judge's wife is identified by the Federal Police as a ghost employee at Alerj

Flávia Ferraço, the wife of jailed Judge Macário Neto, is accused by the Federal Police of being a ghost employee at the Rio de Janeiro Legislative Assembly.

Mar 18 • 22:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

ALMG Overturns Zema's Vetoes on Promotion of Higher Education Servers and Recovery of Degraded Areas

The Legislative Assembly of Minas Gerais overturned two of Governor Romeu Zema's vetoes concerning the promotion of higher education staff and environmental recovery projects.

Mar 18 • 20:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

El Salvador is close to allowing life imprisonment for "murderers, rapists, and terrorists"

El Salvador's Legislative Assembly approved a constitutional reform allowing life imprisonment for serious crimes, which must now be ratified to become law.

Mar 18 • 20:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deputy Fabiana Bolsonaro paints herself brown in the Assembly to protest against Erika Hilton

State deputy Fabiana Bolsonaro painted her body brown in the São Paulo Legislative Assembly to protest against the election of Erika Hilton as president of the Women's Rights Commission.

Mar 18 • 19:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teachers in RN have a 5.4% salary increase approved by ALRN

The Rio Grande do Norte State Legislative Assembly approved a 5.4% salary increase for teachers and specialists in state education, linked to the national pay floor set by the federal government.

Mar 18 • 18:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

ALE-RO Contest: Preliminary Result of Objective Test Released; Check It Out

The preliminary results of the objective test for the Rondônia Legislative Assembly contest have been released by the organizing foundation, Fundação Getulio Vargas.

Mar 18 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Distribution of pepper spray for women in SC advances in the Legislative Assembly

A legislative proposal in Santa Catarina, Brazil, to distribute free pepper spray to women under protective measures has progressed in the Assembly.

Mar 18 • 15:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alepa approves 6% adjustment for state civil servants of Pará; project caused protests

The Pará State Legislative Assembly approved a 6% salary adjustment for state public servants, leading to protests from some groups demanding higher increases.

Mar 18 • 12:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

El Salvador approves the constitutional change promoted by Bukele to allow life imprisonment

The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has approved a constitutional reform allowing life imprisonment for serious crimes like murder and terrorism, backed mainly by the ruling party.

Mar 18 • 03:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

El Salvador establishes life imprisonment for murderers, rapists, and terrorists at the proposal of Nayib Bukele

The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has approved a constitutional reform to establish life imprisonment for murderers, rapists, and terrorists, following a proposal by President Nayib Bukele.

Mar 18 • 01:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF points to Rodrigo Bacellar's influence in the Executive and ties to loans to a slaughterhouse

New documents reveal that suspended president of the Legislative Assembly of Rio, Rodrigo Bacellar, has significant influence beyond the legislature into the state executive, including connections to questionable loans to a slaughterhouse.

Mar 17 • 23:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Left-wing deputies hold hearing in defense of Cuba at Alesp

Left-wing deputies in the São Paulo Legislative Assembly will hold a public hearing to discuss Cuba's situation in the face of threats from Donald Trump's government.

Mar 16 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deputy close to Haddad will lead opposition to Tarcísio in Alesp

Beth Sahão, a state deputy from the PT party in Brazil, will lead the opposition in the São Paulo Legislative Assembly, criticizing Tarcísio de Freitas' administration for dismantling essential public policies.

Mar 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Legislative Assembly to debate the bill to strengthen the prison system on March 17

On March 17, Ecuador's National Assembly will discuss a bill aimed at reforming and strengthening the country's prison system.

Mar 15 • 19:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: President seeks executive–legislative collaboration

President Bola Tinubu held a meeting with National Assembly leaders to enhance cooperation between the executive and legislative branches ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mar 15 • 01:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alepa in focus: stay informed about the highlights of the legislative power

This article discusses recent highlights from the Legislative Assembly of the State of Pará, Brazil, including a political tour by the president and a budgetary approval for public servant salary increases.

Mar 13 • 10:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How much is an MLA in Bihar? And who is the most expensive MLA?

The article discusses the expenditure involved in electing Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Bihar, highlighting the significant costs incurred by different political parties in the upcoming 2025 elections.

Mar 13 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alerj approves exclusive 24-hour wagons for women on Rio's trains and metro

The Rio de Janeiro legislative assembly has approved a bill extending exclusive women-only train and metro carriages to operate 24 hours a day.

Mar 12 • 19:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alesp calls Eduardo Bolsonaro a deputy, not ex, at a presidency event

The São Paulo Legislative Assembly officially referred to Eduardo Bolsonaro as a deputy during a formal act, emphasizing his continued political relevance.

Mar 12 • 18:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF rejects habeas corpus of former secretary of Aleam investigated in the political core of CV in Amazonas

The Brazilian Supreme Court denied a habeas corpus request for Adriana Almeida Lima, a former secretary of the Amazonas legislative assembly, who is under investigation for her alleged involvement with the criminal organization Comando Vermelho.

Mar 12 • 16:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Om Birla explained how he fulfilled his responsibilities?

Om Birla emphasizes the importance of maintaining harmony and efficiency in the legislative assembly as part of his responsibilities.

Mar 12 • 12:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bomb Threat to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Building Evacuated During Budget Session

A bomb threat was received via email for the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, leading to the immediate evacuation of the building during the important budget session.

Mar 12 • 04:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alerj approves women's car 24 hours on trains and in the metro of RJ

The Legislative Assembly of Rio approved a law for women's-only train cars to operate 24/7 for safety against sexual harassment.

Mar 11 • 20:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Patient Basic Law’ passed in Health and Welfare Committee

The Patient Basic Law, which defines patients as subjects of healthcare policy and guarantees their rights, has cleared its first legislative hurdle in the National Assembly.

Mar 11 • 11:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National Assembly modifies travel expense regulations and expands residency bonus for senior advisors

The Ecuadorian National Assembly has reformed its travel expense regulations to extend the residency bonus to higher-ranked legislative staff, while maintaining existing per diem rates for assembly members and legislative employees.

Mar 10 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paraíba Legislative Assembly approves new councilors of the State Court of Accounts

The Paraíba Legislative Assembly has approved two new councilors for the State Court of Accounts, following a secret ballot.

Mar 10 • 19:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The dignity of the house is being violated', said Gaurav Gogoi

Gaurav Gogoi criticized the violation of parliamentary decorum, highlighting issues related to access to microphones for communication in the assembly.

Mar 10 • 18:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women's Rights Defense Commission of Alepe approved 82 proposals in 2025: 'the big problem is execution', says deputy

The Women's Rights Defense Commission of the Pernambuco Legislative Assembly approved 82 out of 134 proposals in 2025, highlighting the challenge of implementing these measures.

Mar 10 • 11:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SC deputies analyze law for free distribution of weight loss pens; understand

The Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina is considering a bill to provide free Tirzepatide to patients suffering from severe obesity.

Mar 9 • 21:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Congress Leader's Legislative Seat Terminated; Ram Niwas Rawat Declared New MLA!

The Gwalior High Court has canceled the election of Congress MLA Mukesh Malhotra and declared BJP's Ram Niwas Rawat as the new MLA for the Vijaypur assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh.

Mar 9 • 11:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National Assembly varies its agenda between Quito, provinces, and virtuality to continue legislative work

The National Assembly of Ecuador is alternating its legislative work between its headquarters in Quito and various provinces, utilizing both in-person and virtual formats.

Mar 8 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Legislative Assembly approves salary increase for the governor and vice-governor of Ceará

The Legislative Assembly of Ceará approved a salary increase for Governor Elmano de Freitas and Vice-Governor Jade Romero, aligning their pay with that of state employees.

Mar 7 • 13:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After approval in SC, Assembly of Paraná analyzes a bill that prohibits quotas in universities

The Assembly Legislative of Paraná is reviewing a bill that seeks to ban quotas in universities, stemming from a combination of three proposals addressing the same issue.

Mar 6 • 00:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Party window begins and may change the composition of the Legislative Assembly of MS; check it out

The party window opens in Brazil, allowing legislators to change parties without losing their mandates ahead of the upcoming elections.

Mar 5 • 19:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

C’River assembly suspends lawmaker over domestic violence allegations

The Cross River State House of Assembly has indefinitely suspended lawmaker Dickson Agbor due to allegations of violent conduct related to domestic violence.

Mar 5 • 15:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The New Geography of Power Anticipated by the VIP Boxes in Congress

The article discusses the shifting power dynamics within the Argentine government as demonstrated during a recent Legislative Assembly event.

Mar 5 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New CPI in Alesp wants to investigate Master and summons Vorcaro

A new CPI in São Paulo's legislative assembly will investigate the Master Bank's involvement in financial pyramid schemes, starting with the summons of former banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Mar 4 • 22:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Suggestive gesture of rapprochement to La Libertad Avanza from a deputy of Elisa Carrió

Juan Manuel López's attendance at the Legislative Assembly is seen as a potential rapprochement with La Libertad Avanza, raising questions about his political allegiance.

Mar 4 • 18:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Solemn session at ALECE honors the 37th anniversary of AFAGU's foundation

The Ceará Legislative Assembly will hold a solemn session to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the Assistência Familiar Anjo da Guarda.

Mar 4 • 12:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Legislative Process of the 'Judicial Reform' Cannot Be a Pretext... The Completeness of Reform Must Be Improved

The Democratic Party's judicial reform bills, which include an increase in Supreme Court justices, have passed the National Assembly, prompting calls for careful deliberation and public discussion due to their significant implications.

Mar 3 • 22:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Fury Night of Villarruel: Her Direct Reply to Milei, the 'Chupamedismo', and the Reference to Spagnuolo

Vice President Victoria Villarruel responded aggressively to President Javier Milei's accusations of a coup during a recent legislative assembly, labeling allies of Milei in a derogatory manner and highlighting her refusal to resign.

Mar 3 • 14:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anti-K Bullying: Milei Connected the Resuscitator

The article discusses Javier Milei's speech to the Legislative Assembly, focusing on his approach and the national political implications amidst a backdrop of international tension.

Mar 3 • 05:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Structural failure and omission: ALMT report points out problems in combating femicide in MT

A preliminary report from the Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly's thematic committee on combating femicide highlights significant issues in the state's approach to this violence, including government inaction, structural failures, and a lack of budget execution.

Mar 3 • 00:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF investigates Bacellar for suspected money laundering linked to a slaughterhouse in Campos dos Goytacazes

Federal Police in Brazil are investigating Rodrigo Bacellar, the suspended president of the Legislative Assembly of Rio, for suspected money laundering tied to a slaughterhouse.

Mar 2 • 22:32 UTC

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